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I don't like it that much... that couple and the color of video reminds me of ''We Found Love'' from Rihanna .. but the song is AMAZING as always. I love you guys! you're the best. PLEASE COME TO MEXICO SOON.

Silenced by “Silenced By The Night”
Following its worldwide debut on BBC Radio 1, “Silenced By The Night”, the first single extracted from Keane’s fourth studio album “Strangeland”, has been repeatedly played by stations all over the world since March 13.
Composed by prodigious Rice-Oxley in approximately five minutes, it is one of the lightest pieces of music that the band has published in a long period of time: shallow theme, trivial lyrics, basic melody and unadventurous pace. Nevertheless, the song is pleasing to the ear and fulfills all the requirements demanded by the ordinary radio listener. No doubt, the airplay it has had so far is justly deserved.
Moreover, it is quite obvious that, behind the commercially-oriented choice of “Silenced By The Night” as a lead single, there is an attempt to evoke the unequalled piano riffs of “Hopes And Fears” which led the band into global success. Despite this particular track fails to be epic, somehow, it does revive the much-missed ambiance that characterized the 2004 record.
Clearly, Keane decided not to take unnecessary risks in the promotion of “Strangeland” and avoided to shock its followers again with another abrupt transition to a new sound. In fact, after its earliest stage of pure piano rock, the group has always allowed its music to evolve drastically between each album. Few expected such an electrifying lead single from 2006’s “Under The Iron Sea” as “Is It Any Wonder?”. Two years later, when the advertisement campaign for “Perfect Symmetry” was launched, many found it hard to tolerate the eccentricity of “Spiralling”. What to say about the astonishment provoked by the treacherous collaboration with K’naan in “Stop For A Minute”, ahead of the release of “Night Train”?
The previous examples make it evident that never before had the band played so safe in the marketing of a record. Regardless of its lack of anthemic potential, “Silenced By The Night” is a proper radio-friendly tune and a secure option for a lead single.
Sadly, the corresponding music video, which has premiered on April 4, does not deserve equivalent commendation for the simple reason that it does not fall within the standards of Keane. Although no other clip in its videography looks as cinematic as this one, featuring incredible dynamic shots of the British foursome playing in an outdoor setting, the parallel romantic story is quite flimsy. The plot is hardly related to the lyrics of the song. Additionally, the selected actors have an appearance and style which have little to do with the universe of the band. Unusual graphical emphasis is put on tattoos and piercings. Why? Is this a desperate effort to enlarge the fan base?
Besides, for some reason, Keane seems to be obsessed to achieve something more in the music market of North America. Such fixation might have motivated the band to shoot this video in Austin, Texas, as well as to kick off the international “Strangeland” tour in Canada and in the United States.
In overall terms, it can be said that “Silenced By The Night” perfectly serves its purpose as a lead single of easy consumption. It will hardly become a landmark in the discography of the band, despite it might well arise the interest of new listeners in Keane’s music.

I liked the video, but not more than the song itself, which I loved from the very first moment. I'm eagerly waiting for May to arrive. We'd love to have you back here in COLOMBIA, as well!! :-) Cheers for everyone! Thanks for the video, Keane! ;-) I love you!

I'm sorry, I 'm not so fond of this new song (though i really like the melody on "Cause baby I'm not scared of this world when you're here ..."). It's not bad but I still miss the old Keane. And for the video, it's banal for me, the way it is filmed, we could see it in an advertisement, it's a pity. Keane really made better videos in the past (Bedshaped, A bad Dream, Crystall Ball, Everybody's changing, SOWK etc...and of course your masterpiece Atlantic). But the faces in the light at the end, it's beautiful.

I have to say guys
I've been waiting long for the new video but I must say I did not like at all I like the scenes of the band, light, water glass, desert landscapes, including siclorama lights of the city but these two lovers or
do not know how to call them, the truth is I do not like
work is very cute
the song is beautiful
only that detail
I would like if anything can be
only see the band and nobody else.
of course there are very great as previous videos the crystal ball
or atlantic but this is not very lucky in my opinion.
course that is just my opinon
I hope to have much success
the truth is that the most important is the music.

I love the music, but not the video. It is such a poor taste video, which bother me to enjoy "Silenced by the Night". Tim is a brilliant song writer and Keane are great performers. They don't need anyone to tell their story.

I really didnt like this video. I am a keane fan but this video doesnt really make sense to me for this song. it has love in this song which i dont like . This isnt about love. Fron 1-10 i give this a 3 or 4
soo srry. i didnt understand this video i hope they make another one that is good
SO SRRY

Can I tell you something? You are the BEST!! I really really love you!! Keane! You are part of my life :') your songs are such amazing! I can't describe how i'm feeling, This song is LOVELY! PERFECT! I cried! :c I love you! Hugs from Mexico. I'm happy , so happy, Thak you!

Beautiful video! is great the place where they filmed, * - * look very cute especially when illuminated by the lights and when Tom walks through the desert :) Congratulations! lots of hugs, greetings from Chile, Vina del Mar and KeaneChile Fan Club until the end of the earth: D

GUYS YOU'RE SO TALENT! I DONT HAVE WORDS FROM THIS VIDEO .... I JUST DONT CAN THINK RIGTH NOW WOOW ITS 1000 TIMES MORE THAN AWESOME.. THANKS FOR EXIST, FOR THE BAND, THE MUSIC, FOR EVERYTHING, THANKS! I WRITE THIS WITH CAPITAL LETTER CUZ ITS AHHH SO IMPORTANT! WHEN I SAW THE PICS I WAS SO EXCITED , NOW IMAGINE MY FACE :'D LOVE YOU SO MUCH KEANE ♥ COME TO MEXICO XOXO LORENA..

Hi Guys - great song - I have played it dozens of times every day since the radio air play. Not sure about video - it might grow on me, butb the song & you guys are just GREAT !!!! Looking forward to seeing you at Brixton on 8th June. John

ISA, from Brasil, Sao Paulo *** The best part of the video is in the end, when the members of the band appear and the last shot; I do not like much videos with "a story" , when the effort is to "glue" the song/lyric to the images. It´s too poor. But it´s not bad at all, but I would prefer not having these images in my mind and just have the song in it. Sorry. But of course, when the guys and specially Tom appear, is great. Lots of love! This is a GREAT song, indeed! XXXXXX I do love Keane!

HEY, GUYS! PLEASE, BE THE FIRST IN POSTING NEWS ABOUT THE BAND, THE SINGLES, THE ALBUM, ETC.!! IN THIS VERY MOMENT THERE IS ANOTHER TRAILER ON YOUTUBE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=cu6cHrLPW-w) AND YOU HAVEN'T MENTIONED IT!! IT'S NOT FAIR... WE, YOUR LOYAL FANS, DESERVE IT!! HUGE HUGS FROM CHILE!! =)

i think the video is good but it´s not your style...but this is ONLY MY opinion...song is great. guys, you look so great...but i think that the other videos are better....i know everything is changing so maybe is time to move on

wow it is good i love when toms sings with all his heart and the backgroud is a cloudy sky and the city lights that was awesome and the story about the two lovers it was ok ut i didn t quiet understood why the girl was crying and that but finnally we got music from you guys taht is lovely come to monterrey mexico latinamerica is waiting for you to come :)

Thank you keane!! I am very happy cry but of happiness on having seen the video ancio the day of fulfilling my dream and to be able to see them live!! Tim, tom, jesse and ridchar are incredible!! They do that my life is beautiful, his music makes happy my days I love and it will love forever simply thank you regards from chile !! :)

I thought the vid romantic and nowadays is one more way we have to see the band we love in the media. The song, Tim, Tom, Rich & Jesse complete the landscape. Chris Sims and you guys did a very good job. I'm so glad you're back to the road. Please come to Brasil. Beijos, Regina.

O M G!!! loved it! loved the new web site!, loved the song, the sounds, the video... Please anounce a show to Argentina Please please!! the best for you guys in this new journey around the world!!! XOXO from Cordoba, Argentina!

Anyway---Keane, I think you may have outdone yourself this time. This video gives me chills!! I love everything about it (besides the semi-nudity), you guys look so fresh and rockin'. I absolutely love the concept of this video and the ending------omg the ending is perfect!! Congrats!!

I think the song is amazing and the video... in my personal opinion: is poor, i expected something more magical, fresh...,well this is the opinion of a simple girl,but i just think it could have been better ... just saying...i feel a little bit dissapointed of it.
But even so... I love you Keane and your music ♫
Nice day ☼

I LOVED the new video, finally a video with Jesse!! And not only because of Jesse as a regular on the group, but I'm also glad to see the others and not only Tom. Nothing against Tom, but in benefit of Tim, Richard & Jesse, haha. The location and the story is awesome, keep the videos coming \o/ All the best from The Frog Prince Squad, Brasil!!!

The video looks amazing =) I really like the history of this couple =) and the scenario is beautiful. But the best is in the end, when we can see the faces of Jesse, Tim, Rich and Tom =D Thanks a lot for this wonderful work.

Hey, guys! Congratulations! Your best video in many years! Although I didn't like the erotic thing (I've always thought you've never needed that for being successful), I think it's a great advance in your video history =) AND I'm so glad to see you all four of you there!! Now, please, could you announce ASAP your LATIN AMERICAN TOUR?? PLEASE!! WE MISS YOU, GUYS!! HUGE HUGS FROM CHILE =)

Woooonderful song!!! Good video... But I always think that all KEANE songs don't need to have any related videos, because KEANE songs themselves put so many reflections and emotions in our soul, hearts, thoughts, imagination... They are full of sense and emotions, they waken and reveal in us the purest and sincerest feelings, they give us sense of beauty of Life... We love you, our dear KEANE! Thank you for your music! Can't wait to hear & see you tonight at Arena Moscow!!!